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Fumaria indica (Hausskn.) Pugsley.
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- Local Name:
- Papra.
- Synonym:
- Fumaria parviflora Lam.
- Habit & Habitat:
- A diffuse, prostrate much branched herb, found as a common weed in sub-tropical zone.
- Plant Description:
- Leaves much dissected, 2-3 pinnatisect, with lateral and marginal pinnae. Inflorescence a raceme, 2-3cm long. Flower zygomorphic, pale-pink. Sepal minute, whitish, membranous. Petals short, oblong, spurred. Fruit a netlet, globose, brownish.
- Flowering and Fruiting:
- March-May.
- Harvesting Time:
- April-June.
- Medicinal Value:
- It has diuretic, laxative and blood purifying properties. [5] It stimulates liver, gallbladder and regulates bile production. [15] Locally powder is used in fever and sore throat, also as blood purifier.
- Part Used:
- Whole plant.
- Occurrence:
- Abundant.
- Future Perspective:
- Collection, Drying, Packing, Herbal Pharmacy.
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